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Honkai Star Rail just had its Version 2,0 Special Program and 2.0 is approaching fast. Scheduled for release on 6 February the update introduces Penacony, the Planet of Festivities, and promises a range of engaging content for players. Players received a sneak peek into the update with the highlight being the new characters, events and world. Here's a comprehensive guide to the release date, time, and countdown for Honkai Star Rail 2.0.
Honkai Star Rail 2.0 Release Date and Countdown
Patch 2.0 will launch on 6th February introducing Black Swan as the new playable 5-star character and the official rerun of Imbibitor Lunae. However, it's important to note that the update will be available a day earlier than usual, completing the six-week cycle of the current patch. The release time is set for 11 am (UTC+8).
A countdown timer has been provided to help players worldwide synchronize with the release. As the timer approaches zero, players can download the latest version to summon the highly anticipated 5-star units.
Version 2.0 Overview
The Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.0 update unfolds a plethora of content, including a new area—Penacony, the Planet of Festivities. The update extends the patch duration to seven weeks, ending on March 27, 2024. Players can expect many events, missions, new maps, relics, enemies, and gameplay updates. The introduction of new characters and Light Cones amplifies the excitement, promising an immersive gaming experience.
Notable Events and Features
Trailblazer Missions in the new Penacony area.
Companion Missions for Black Swan and Sparkle.
New Light Cones available in the Light Cone Manifest Store.
Clockie Statue reward system.
Hanu's Prison Break event with a free 4-star character selector.
Various in-game events such as Dreamjolt TV, Dreamcatcher Bulletin, and Penacony Food Fest.
Significant gameplay updates including enhancements to the Relic system, quick enhance functions, relic discard features, and a relic filter function.
Limited-Time Events
During the 2.0 update, players can take part in four limited-time events. Hanu's Prison Break, Dreamcatcher Bulletin, Dreamjolt TV, and Penacony Food Fest. These events will have unique challenges, rewards, and an opportunity to delve deeper into the rich narrative of the game.
